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World Bank and CDB Conduct Joint Country Portfolio Performance Review in Saint Lucia

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February 6, 2025 – Castries, Saint Lucia – The World Bank (WB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently conducted a Joint Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) in Saint Lucia from January 27-30, 2025. The review focused on enhancing...
Business

New US Tariffs on Chinese Imports Threaten to Drive Up Consumer Prices Across America

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A newly imposed 10% tariff on all Chinese-made products is expected to raise the cost of everything from inexpensive online apparel to toys and electronic devices such as computers and cellphones.  The move comes a day after President Donald Trump...
Business

USPS Suspends China Parcels, Disrupting Global E-Commerce and Impacting St. Lucian Shoppers

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) has abruptly halted all incoming international parcels from China and Hong Kong, sending shockwaves through global e-commerce. This decision follows new U.S. trade regulations, including the termination of the "de minimis" exemption, which...
Business

Caribbean Galaxy Invests $400,000 in OKEU Hospital Expansion, Boosting Saint Lucia’s Healthcare Future

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Saint Lucia’s healthcare sector is set to receive a major upgrade as the government moves forward with plans to complete the highly anticipated fifth wing of the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital. This ambitious expansion, aimed at enhancing...
Health

Ben Emmanuel Appointed Chairperson of Millennium Heights Medical Complex Board as Government Strengthens Healthcare Leadership

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The Government of Saint Lucia has officially appointed former Cabinet Secretary Ben Emmanuel as the new chairperson of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex Board, signaling a strategic move to enhance the island’s healthcare governance. The announcement, made by Minister...
Crime

Education Ministry Rallies Behind Five-Year-Old Victim of Brutal Choiseul Attack, Condemns Violence Against Children

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The Ministry of Education has expressed unwavering support for five-year-old Bradley Labadie, a student of Delcer Combined School, who was among four victims of a shocking chopping attack in Industry, Choiseul last Friday. The horrifying incident has sparked national...
Business

St. Lucia Responds to US Policy Shifts: Task Forces Mobilized to Address Economic and Immigration Impact

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As the United States continues to roll out new policies on tariffs and immigration, St. Lucia is bracing for the economic ripple effects that could impact citizens, particularly in the rising cost of food and migration concerns. The government...
Crime

Attorney General’s Chambers: National Risk Assessment (NRA) 2025

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Juliana Alfred, Chair NAMLOC
Crime

RCMP Officials Pay Courtesy Call On The RSS To Bolster Canada-Caribbean Relations

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Tuesday, February 4, 2025): Management of the Regional Security System (RSS) received a courtesy call from officials of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Wednesday, January 22. During the meeting RCMP Regional Director for Latin America...
Arts

Lucian Carnival 2025 Set to be Bigger Than Ever as CBA Unveils New Executive and Exciting Plans

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Saint Lucia’s Carnival Bands Association (CBA) is in full preparation mode for Lucian Carnival 2025, promising an even more electrifying festival experience. With bands unveiling their themes and costumes in the coming weeks, excitement is already building for what...
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Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Says Red Tape Is Holding CARICOM Back

The Caribbean is creating many of its own biggest obstacles, according to Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Rahym Augustin-Joseph, who...

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